Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits

Flexible work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas invites applications for the Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences. The role emphasizes teaching GIS, remote sensing, and environmental geoscience while building an externally funded research program.

We seek candidates who mentor students, collaborate with government and industry partners, and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives in sustainability and natural resource management.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Geography, Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, or a closely related field.
• Research and teaching use GIS, remote sensing, spatial analytics, and field-based investigations to address environmental challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external funding and develop collaborations with agencies and industry.

Responsabilidades

• Develop an externally funded research program addressing environmental challenges through geospatial approaches.
• Teach undergraduate courses in GIS, remote sensing, environmental geoscience, and related subjects.
• Mentor students in field, laboratory, and geospatial research.
• Pursue external funding and develop collaborations with government agencies, industry, NGOs, and community partners.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives related to sustainability, environmental resilience, climate issues, and natural resource management.

Conocimientos

GIS

Remote sensing

Spatial analytics

Field-based investigations

Educación

PhD in Geography, Geology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, or related field

Herramientas

ArcGIS

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, theuniversity boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with thespirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a studentpopulation of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamiccommunity. SHSU has a small town feel with large scaleopportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas andjust an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides arearesidents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfillingand impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible workenvironment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs thatsupport a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professionaldevelopment opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to theprovisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizesthe employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Environmental and Geosciences

Requisition

202600136F

Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department

Dept of Environmental and Geosciences

Open Date

10/19/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48941

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Dr. Samuel Adu-Prah

Title

Associate Professor
Box 2148
Huntsville, Tx 77341

Contact Phone

[phone]

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

• Ability to develop an externally funded research programaddressing environmental challenges through geospatialapproaches.
• Teach undergraduate courses in GIS, remote sensing,environmental geoscience, and/or related subjects.
• Mentor students in field, laboratory, and geospatialresearch.
• Pursue external funding and develop collaborations withgovernment agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, andcommunity stakeholders.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives related tosustainability, environmental resilience, climate issues, andnatural resource management.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D. in Geography, Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences,Hydrology, or a closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Research and teaching use GIS, remote sensing, spatialanalytics, and field-based investigations to address pressingenvironmental challenges. The successful candidate will applygeospatial technologies to one or more of the following areas:

• Geologic and environmental hazards (e.g. flooding, landslides,coastal change, subsidence, wildfire impacts, etc.)

Human-environment challenges/interactions, including conservationand resource management

• Surface water and groundwater resources
• Pollution assessment, remediation, and environmentalmonitoring

Applied field studies integrating geologic, hydrologic, ecological,and geospatial data

Other Requirements for the Position

• Demonstrated experience applying GIS and remote sensing toenvironmental research and decision-making.
• Potential or evidence of fieldwork applied research, andscholarly productivity.
• Ability to engage with diverse student populations and fostercollaborative partnerships.

Passionate or enthusiastic about teaching undergraduatestudents

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, nationalorigin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteranstatus. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensureequal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII asinterpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State Universityis an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will haveadditional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code§51.215.

Supplemental Questions

1. How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
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   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
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Candidate Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Statement of Research & Goals
6. Letter of Recommendation 1
7. Letter of Recommendation 2
8. Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts